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How Dialectical Behaviour Therapy works:
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) with concepts of mindfulness and acceptance. It was originally developed by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan in the late 1980's to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), who often struggles with emotional regulation and self-destructive behaviours.
DBT aims to help individuals build skills to manage their emotions, improve relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. It is grounded in the dialectical philosophy of balancing acceptance and change. The term "dialectic" refers to the idea of finding a middle ground between opposing perspectives or beliefs.
Key components (modules) of DBT include:
Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness
DBTA (For Adolescent and Parent/s) also includes Walking the Middle Path.
DBT is not only used for individual with BPD but has shown effectiveness in treating other mental health conditions such as chronic stress, depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, ADHD and ASD (12month commitment is recommended).
DBT can be delivered through various formats, including individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching, and consultation teams. It provides individuals with practical tools and strategies to navigate life's challenges, regulate emotions, and improve their overall quality of life.
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How Schema Therapy works:
Schema therapy helps us to understand how the difficulties we experience in the present, that stop us from getting our needs met, developed in the past when we were children and teenagers. Whereas more traditional therapies, like CBT, focus on treating symptoms, schema therapy focuses on healing the origins of the problems we suffer from in the here and now.
As therapists we know that change can be really hard and requires a big commitment. At times, we too have struggled to function in healthy ways when we have experienced hardships and distress in our own lives. Schema therapy provides opportunities for us as therapists to use both our personal and professional wisdom to connect with you through this journey and support the growth of your healthy self.
Schema therapy is based on four main concepts:
- Core needs: People have a series of basic emotional needs in childhood, including security, affection, connection, autonomy, play, self-expression, nurturing, and identity. Everyone has the same core needs.
- Early maladaptive schemas: Schemas are patterns or themes about yourself and your relationships with others. We develop schemas during childhood when our core needs are unmet. Schemas are considered maladaptive because they are at least somewhat dysfunctional.
- Coping styles: In response to your schemas, you will develop certain behaviors known as coping styles. These styles can be maladaptive as well. Often, they end up reinforcing the original schema.
- Schema modes: Schema modes encompass our schemas, coping styles, and current emotional state. They are ways of responding to emotional stimuli. Many schema modes are unhealthy or maladaptive, while others are healthy.
Schema therapy is particularly effective for people struggling with:
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